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Scientists at 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀÖ±²¥ are using animals' unique traits to pinpoint regions of the human genome that might affect health. The results of this project are available in...

A diagnosis of "low vision," defined as vision that can't be corrected with standard eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery, changes everything—from a person's confidence to the way they navigate...

It was a beautiful Saturday in Elko, Nevada when Ashley Biehl had her first softball practice of the season. It was on the bike ride home that Ashley started to...

Scientists at 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀÖ±²¥ developed the HER Salt Lake Contraceptive Initiative to evaluate women's contraception choices if cost is not a factor. The research findings are published in...

University of Utah has received a $15 million-dollar gift from Intermountain Healthcare to fund a new planned medical education building, replacing the venerable 52-year-old U of U School of Medicine...

One of the most important topics the Utah State Legislature is tackling in its 2018 session is literally a matter of life and death. www.parkrecord.com

Athletes face numerous health problems while competing.

Do pregnant women need to worry about the way they sleep?

Eating is - and should be - pleasurable so avoiding situations where food is involved is not the solution.

SALT LAKE CITY — A state lawmaker asked the Utah Legislature’s Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee for $300,000 Thursday to develop secondary school curriculum to address the state’s opioid abuse, addiction...

If you haven't already heard of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), chances are that you will, since it might one day affect you or someone in your family.

SALT LAKE CITY — A state lawmaker asked the Utah Legislature’s Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee for $300,000 Thursday to develop secondary school curriculum to address the state’s opioid abuse, addiction...

Nursing may be a perfect career for you.

Association between maternal sleep practices and late stillbirth not justified, according to U of U Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine; pregnant women can rest easy that sleeping on their backs does...

Sometimes the most inspiring examples of athleticism, courage, sportsmanship, and perseverance happen off the field of competition.

Diabetes never takes a vacation, but that shouldn't stop you and your family.

Scientists at 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀÖ±²¥ believe they identified a mechanism that activates T cells, a key component of the immune system, which could explain the elusive link between a...

There are two chemicals that are most dangerous when it comes to inhalation during a structure fire: carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide.

American hair loss sufferers spend more than 3.5 billion dollars a year in an attempt to treat their hair loss. Unfortunately, 99 percent of all products being marketed in the...

A new study revealed patients receiving radiofrequency catheter ablation compared to traditional drug therapies for atrial fibrillation (AF), a contributing factor to heart failure, had significantly lower hospitalization and mortality...

As of January 29, 2018 every infant born in Utah will be screened for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) Newborn Screening Program tests blood samples...

Researchers at The University of Utah School of Dentistry have completed a first-of-its-kind study that integrates comprehensive oral health care with treatment for substance use disorder.

Investigators at 91Â鶹ÌìÃÀÖ±²¥ and a consortium of international scientists have sequenced the three billion bases of DNA in the human genome using an inexpensive, portable device. Reaching...

The Centers for Disease Control says each of us eats an average of over 3400 mg of salt every day, and most of that excess sodium comes from processed foods.